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Using Apollo with Console (without a DAW)Apollo and Console can be used without a DAW or any other audio software. Using Consolewithout a DAW provides access to all Apollo functionality and simplifies the use ofApollo’s digital mixing, monitoring, and Realtime UAD processing features when a DAW’srecording and playback features are not needed.Apollo has an internal DSP mixer for realtime mixing and monitoring of Apollo inputs,with optional Realtime UAD Processing using UAD Powered Plug-Ins. The software interfacefor this functionality is the Console application, but the actual mixing and signalprocessing occurs inside Apollo.Using Console by itselfTo use the Console Mixer by itself for input monitoring and Realtime UAD Processing,there aren’t any special considerations; just launch Console and start using it. Full explanationsof all Console features and functionality are in “Chapter 3: Console Application”beginning on page 21.Using Console with other audio applicationsSystem AudioWhen the OS is set to use Apollo for computer system audio (page 72), the computersystem audio is routed to Console’s monitor outputs and mixed with Apollo inputs (ifany).Apollo’s input levels can be adjusted with Console’s input channel faders, while the computersystem’s audio level at the monitor outputs is determined by the volume settingsof the audio software using the system outputs. The computer system volume level is notadjusted in the Console Mixer.With a DAWDAWs have their own audio mixer. Understanding the interactions between Console andthe DAW will help to ensure an optimized workflow in this scenario. See “Using ApolloConcurrently with a DAW and Console” on page 77 for details.Apollo Software Manual73Chapter 5: Working With Apollo